Pope to Amazon bishops: Proclaim Gospel, fight injustice, defend nature
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Efforts to serve, defend and build up the Catholic community in the Amazon region must be centered on the proclamation of the Gospel, Pope Leo XIV […]
Pope’s brother, friends in the Chicago-area will mark pontiff’s 70th birthday
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV turns 70 on Sept. 14 and some of his closest friends in the Chicago-area will mark the day with him in mind, quietly. But at […]
Paris celebrates its queen on the feast of the Assumption
PARIS (OSV News) — For the first time since its reopening in December 2024, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris marked the feast of the Assumption with a solemn outdoor procession. […]
Burn with ‘fire’ of God’s love, pope says at Mass and lunch with the poor
ROME (CNS) — Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Catholics would make sure their parishes are welcoming of all people and would be “on fire” […]
Gudziak: Trump-Putin Alaska summit fails to advance peace, justice
(OSV News) — The Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held on Aug. 15 has ultimately failed to address the “fundamental moral and geopolitical questions” of […]
ANALYSIS: At 100 days, Pope Leo’s papacy rooted in St. Augustine, reflection, unity
(OSV News) — As the calendar marks 100 days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy Aug. 16, experts are scrutinizing his words and actions in hopes of pinpointing his leadership style, priorities […]
Washington Roundup: Trump, Putin meet in Alaska; State Department scales back human rights report
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska Aug. 15, as Trump seeks to end that nation’s war in Ukraine. The same week, Trump […]
Kansas bishops: ‘Unnecessary raids, mass detentions’ betray Gospel, US values
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (OSV News) — The Catholic bishops of Kansas Aug. 14 called on the faithful to remember the dignity of every person, “especially those fleeing hardship,” and urged public officials […]
Pope Leo to make ‘digital appearance’ at US Catholic youth conference
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will have a “real-time digital encounter” with participants attending the National Catholic Youth Conference this fall. The news was announced Aug. 15 by the annual […]
Indiana couple’s hope for papal blessing for baby leads to special scene with Pope Leo XIV
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — The excitement and nervousness kept building for Dr. Brandon and Dr. Arielle Brown as they heard the overflowing crowd at the Vatican roar, signaling that Pope Leo […]